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Statement I: In Young's experiment, for two coherent sources, the resultant intensity is given by `I = 4 I_(0) cos^(2) ((phi)/(2))`
Statement II: Ratio of maximum to minimum intensity is `(I_(max))/(I_(min)) = ((sqrt I_(1) + sqrt I_(2))^(2))/((sqrt I_(1) - sqrt I_(2))^(2))`.

A

Statement I is True, statement II is True, Statement II is a correct explanation for Statement I.

B

Statement I is Ture, Statement II is Ture, Statement II is NOT a correct explanation for Statement I.

C

Statement I is True, Statement II is False.

D

Statement I is False, Statement II is True.

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze both statements regarding Young's double-slit experiment and determine their validity. ### Step 1: Analyze Statement I **Statement I:** In Young's experiment, for two coherent sources, the resultant intensity is given by \( I = 4 I_0 \cos^2 \left( \frac{\phi}{2} \right) \). 1. **Understanding Resultant Intensity:** - The resultant intensity \( I \) when two coherent sources interfere is given by the formula: \[ I = I_1 + I_2 + 2\sqrt{I_1 I_2} \cos(\phi) \] - Here, \( I_1 \) and \( I_2 \) are the intensities of the two sources, and \( \phi \) is the phase difference between them. 2. **Assuming Equal Intensities:** - If the two sources have equal intensities, we can set \( I_1 = I_2 = I_0 \). - Substituting this into the formula gives: \[ I = I_0 + I_0 + 2\sqrt{I_0 I_0} \cos(\phi) = 2I_0 + 2I_0 \cos(\phi) \] - Factoring out \( 2I_0 \): \[ I = 2I_0 (1 + \cos(\phi)) \] 3. **Using Trigonometric Identity:** - We know that \( 1 + \cos(\phi) = 2 \cos^2\left(\frac{\phi}{2}\right) \). - Therefore: \[ I = 2I_0 \cdot 2 \cos^2\left(\frac{\phi}{2}\right) = 4 I_0 \cos^2\left(\frac{\phi}{2}\right) \] - Thus, **Statement I is correct**. ### Step 2: Analyze Statement II **Statement II:** Ratio of maximum to minimum intensity is given by: \[ \frac{I_{\text{max}}}{I_{\text{min}}} = \frac{(\sqrt{I_1} + \sqrt{I_2})^2}{(\sqrt{I_1} - \sqrt{I_2})^2} \] 1. **Finding Maximum and Minimum Intensities:** - The maximum intensity \( I_{\text{max}} \) occurs when \( \cos(\phi) = 1 \): \[ I_{\text{max}} = I_1 + I_2 + 2\sqrt{I_1 I_2} = \sqrt{I_1} + \sqrt{I_2})^2 \] - The minimum intensity \( I_{\text{min}} \) occurs when \( \cos(\phi) = -1 \): \[ I_{\text{min}} = I_1 + I_2 - 2\sqrt{I_1 I_2} = (\sqrt{I_1} - \sqrt{I_2})^2 \] 2. **Calculating the Ratio:** - Therefore, the ratio of maximum to minimum intensity is: \[ \frac{I_{\text{max}}}{I_{\text{min}}} = \frac{(\sqrt{I_1} + \sqrt{I_2})^2}{(\sqrt{I_1} - \sqrt{I_2})^2} \] - Thus, **Statement II is also correct**. ### Conclusion Both statements are correct, but Statement II does not provide a direct explanation for Statement I. Therefore, the final answer is: - **Statement I is true.** - **Statement II is true.** - **Statement II is not a correct explanation for Statement I.**

To solve the problem, we need to analyze both statements regarding Young's double-slit experiment and determine their validity. ### Step 1: Analyze Statement I **Statement I:** In Young's experiment, for two coherent sources, the resultant intensity is given by \( I = 4 I_0 \cos^2 \left( \frac{\phi}{2} \right) \). 1. **Understanding Resultant Intensity:** - The resultant intensity \( I \) when two coherent sources interfere is given by the formula: \[ ...
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